HEALTH CRISIS###America's Health Crisis

  • Health Conditions in Children

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    Over 50% of children suffer from at least one chronic health condition (CDC, 2024) making the U.S. the sickest industrialized nation.

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    RFK Jr. is going to lead the fight for a clean, transparent, and accountable food system for all Americans.

  • Chronic Health Conditions

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    An increasing proportion of people in America are dealing with multiple chronic conditions; 42% have 2 or more, and 12% have at least 5 (CDC, 2024).

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    RFK Jr. is going to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable and reform a system that profits from chronic illness.

  • High Disability Rate

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    77% of our children are too disabled to serve in the United States Military.

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    RFK Jr. is going to build a medical system focused on healing root causes, not just prescribing treatments.

  • Increase in Cancer Rate

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    Young adult cancers are up 79%

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    RFK Jr. is going to clean up our air, soil, and water to protect health and our planet.

  • Spike in Illness Rate

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    ​In the 1980s, the chronic illness rate was just 12%.

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    RFK Jr. is going to ban harmful chemicals driving chronic illness and restore health to future generations.

  • Mental Health Crisis

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    1 in 4 American women are on antidepressant medication, 40% of teens have a mental health diagnosis, and over half a million children are taking SSRIs.

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    RFK Jr. is going to address the root causes of the mental health crisis and reduce dependence on medications.